SteelSeries World of Warcraft Mouse Review

I think it’s pretty cool when a game designer hooks up with a hardware designer to create a device whose sole purpose is a single game.  Blizzard and SteelSeries have gotten together to create a mouse dedicated for MMORPGs, namely World of Warcraft.  But what could a simple mouse offer the hardcore WoW gamer?  Not a damned thing.  Good thing this is no ordinary mouse.  It’s a button-hoarding monster that holds nothing back when it comes to options.  It even has a useless flashing light inside.  Read on, my friends.  It only gets better…

Co-designed specifically for World of Warcraft® by Blizzard Entertainment and SteelSeries, the World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse is fully scalable to meet the requirements of even the most discerning World of Warcraft gamer and delivers:

• Incredible customization with 15 programmable buttons, advanced macro creation, and 10 profiles each with unique illumination scheme
• Superior performance, comfort and control for in-game dominance
• An amazing experience for World of Warcraft gamers of all levels and play styles

Easy to use, drag and drop software allows you to:

• Program all 15 buttons with over 130 preset game commands
• Create custom macros (supports in-game macros)
• Develop up to 10 profiles, each with a unique illumination scheme
• Choose from 16 million colors, all with 4 levels of intensity and pulsation

Software Specifications

• World of Warcraft® branded GUI
• Assign World of Warcraft® commands
• Develop custom macros (up to 160 characters)
• Adjust DPI and standard mouse settings
• Adjust illumination color, effects, and intensity
• Independently adjust x and y-axis sensitivity
• Real-time profile switching
• Import and export profiles

Technical Specifications

• Max. resolution: 3200 DPI
• Max. acceleration: 20 g
• Max. speed: 65 inches/second
• Max. USB report rate: 1000 hz / 1ms
• USB data format: 16-bit
• USB interface: Full speed
• Sleep mode: Disabled (Always On)

System Requirements

• Windows Vista™, Windows® XP, or Windows® 2000
• 100 MB Free Hard Drive Space
• 128 MB RAM
• Available USB port